Taqwacores, The

A FILM BY Eyad Zahra


Synopsis

Yusef, a first-generation Pakistani engineering student, moves off-campus with a group of Muslim punks in Buffalo, New York. His new "un-orthodox" house mates soon introduce him to Taqwacore- a hardcore, Muslim punk rock scene that only exists out west. As the seasons change, Taqwacore influences the house more and more. The living room becomes a mosque during the day, while it continues to host punk parties at night. Ultimately, Yusef is influenced by Taqwacore too, as he begins to challenge his own faith and ideologies. The Taqwacores deals with the complexities of being young and Muslim in modern-day America.

Theatrical Release Date

Original Languages: English
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 83 min.
Year: 2010

CREDITS

CAST
Dominic Rains
Bobby Naderi
Noureen DeWulf
DIRECTED BY
Eyad Zahra

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